This scheme will issue convertible loans between £125,000 to £5 million to innovative companies which are facing financing difficulties due to the coronavirus outbreak. The Future Fund will provide government loans to UK-based companies ranging from £125,000 to £5 million, subject to at least equal match funding from private investors. These convertible loans may be […]
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Beginning this week, Make UK have launched a short fortnightly survey to give us better insight into the extent to which manufacturers are: continuing to operate, furloughing their employees, accessing government-led financial support, and offer an indication of when trading conditions may return to normal once the lockdown ends. We will share the data through
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New NDMA member, Chris Verney of Barum Solar Heat has submitted a proposal to help with the UK government’s ventilator challenge The proposal is to make use of ULTRA/SUPER CAPACITORS to power low-voltage ventilators making them independent of mains power reliability and also highly portable. Chris explains: “as well as using traditional 240V AC power,
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The second of Make UK’s COVID-19 virtual meetings took place on 15th April Make UK have released updates to the Furlough FAQs here: https://www.makeuk.org/coronavirus/coronavirus-covid-19-faqs/furlough-under-the-coronavirus-job-retention-scheme A webinar on updates has also been released: Please continue to feedback to Make UK on the issues you’re facing, and whether the Government support schemes are working, through your usual
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Alok Sharma, Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy has published a letter to those working in manufacturing. The letter thanks all those who are working in manufacturing during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. It begins: “At this unprecedented time for the UK I want to pay tribute to you for the work you
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MAKE UK presents a breakdown of the governments furlough scheme, including how you can access it for your business, and what questions remain unresolved Watch the webinar recording here:
MAKE UK COVID19 Webinar – Furlough Read More »
This week we have seen a fresh call for manufacturers to help with the Government response to coronavirus.
Make UK: PPE, PMI figures and COP 26 Read More »
The following information is the latest issued (28-03-20) by Make UK in advice for manufacturers Should businesses stay open? – guidance Make UK have updated our guidance for members who have questions about whether their businesses should remain open. Please find attached a letter we are sending to those members. Please feel free to amend
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The following advice is Make UK’s guidance for members based on the Prime Minister’s announcement last night: “Following the Prime Minister’s statement last night the country has been asked to take additional and very significant measures to slow the spread of coronavirus/covid-19. It is vital that manufacturers follow this advice and our sector takes every
The Prime Minister’s Statement – Guidance Read More »
A recording of the webinar that Make UK delivered this morning (23rd March) is available here
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